- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Brunswick, NJ
East Brunswick Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for East Brunswick Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341008003420
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Brunswick Magnet School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in East Brunswick · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Brunswick Magnet School has class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Brunswick Magnet School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in East Brunswick, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341008003420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
East Brunswick Magnet School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 341008003420 · East Brunswick, NJ High · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 17.7:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Piscataway Magnet School (640 students)
East Brunswick Magnet School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
East Brunswick Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Brunswick Magnet School
745 students
- Piscataway Mag
Piscataway Magnet School
640 students
- Woodbridge Aca 288
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School
288 students
- Perth Amboy Ma 269
Perth Amboy Magnet School
269 students
- Edison Academy 173
Edison Academy Magnet School
173 students
What this shows East Brunswick Magnet School reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Brunswick Magnet School compares
East Brunswick Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 15% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 97% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$27,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
White 38.7%
African American 9.1%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, East Brunswick Magnet School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District reports $27,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Brunswick Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piscataway Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge Academy Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perth Amboy Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Academy Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Brunswick Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Brunswick Magnet School
How many students attend East Brunswick Magnet School?
East Brunswick Magnet School has 745 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Brunswick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Brunswick Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Brunswick Magnet School is 17.7:1, which is 50% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Brunswick Magnet School?
25.1% of students at East Brunswick Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Brunswick Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at East Brunswick Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment, in East Brunswick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Brunswick Magnet School?
East Brunswick Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Brunswick Magnet School rank among public schools in East Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, East Brunswick Magnet School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in East Brunswick, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District?
Besides East Brunswick Magnet School, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District also operates Piscataway Magnet School (640 students), Woodbridge Academy Magnet School (288 students), and Perth Amboy Magnet School (269 students). See the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District district page for the complete list.